The 2025 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Europe Qualifier Division Two in match number 2 will feature Spain and Sweden lock horns on May 25, 2025. Both teams look to make a strong start in this round-robin tournament, aiming for a top two finish to advance to Division One.
Notably, both the teams have showcased their commendable performances in recent tournaments. In the 2022 Spain Women’s Pentangular Series, Spain showcased strong performances, with Hillman-Bermejo leading the batting charts. The team stood as runners up with 6 points to their name, winning three out of four matches.
In the same tournament Sweden stood at number three with 4 points, evenly losing two and winning two. Table toppers Sweden clinched the 2022 Women’s T20I Nordic Cup, with Shukla playing a pivotal role. Their recent success indicates a team in good form, ready to challenge their opponents.
Squad:
Spain Women’s Cricket Team
Amy Brown-Carrera, Andrea Davidson-Soler, Elspeth Fowler, Muskan Naseeb, Alexis Hartley, Marisol Carrera Vivar, Memoona Riaz Qureshi, Uswa Syed, Amelia Jones, Tasbiha Mirza, Mardiya Mohammed, Naomi Hillman-Bermejo, Payal Chilongia, Rabia Mushtaq, Samia Bisharat
Sweden Women’s Cricket Team
Abhilasha Singh, Ekaterina Bogdanova, Eman Asim, Rashmi Somashekar, Anya Vaidya, Gunjan Shukla, Kanchan Rana, Malyun Yusuf, Elsa Thelander (WK), Meghana Alugunoolla (WK), Fatima Zahra, Gaya Jayaweera, Hareer Chamto, Hariharan Shreya, Imali Jayasooriya, Surya Ravuri, Zara Mohammad
Players to watch out:
Naomi Hillman-Bermejo
The all-rounder stands out for her performance in the 2022 Spain Women’s Pentangular Series, scoring 152 runs and was also named as the Player of the Series. In Women’s T20Is she has scored 264, with picking up 13 wickets from 13 matches. Her consistent performances make her a key player in Spain’s lineup.
Andrea Davidson-Soler
The right hander batter is the reliable player for Spain, with notable performance in the 2022 Spain Women’s Pentangular Series. Her Women’s T20I record reads 210 runs, picking up 3 wickets from 9 matches.
Elsa Thelander
Thelander has been a consistent performer for Sweden with her debut in 2022 against the Isle of Man in the Spain Women’s Pentangular Series. Her contributions stay significantly in the batting unit. She holds for 145 runs in the last 16 matches in Women’s T20Is. Her versatility with the bat will add depth to the Swedish side.
Gunjan Shukla
Gunjan Shukla became the first cricketer for Sweden to take a five-wicket haul in Women’s T20Is, against the Isle of Man. Her career stats read 162 runs, picking up 32 wickets in 24 matches. Her all-round capabilities make her a crucial player for Sweden.
Pitch:
The Simar Cricket Ground offers a balanced pitch offering a fair contest between batters and bowlers. Pace bowlers have found notable success with a good wicket surface. However, spinners also play a role, especially as the match progresses and the pitch offers more turn.
Weather:
The weather forecast for Rome on Sunday, indicates favorable conditions for the match, with a temperature of 38°C, with negligible chance of precipitation and humidity levels may rise to approximately 41%.
Fantasy XI Picks:
Naomi Hillman-Bermejo, Andrea Davidson-Soler, Elsa Thelander, Gunjan Shukla, Amelia Jones, Tasbiha Mirza, Elsa Thelander, Meghana Alugunoolla, Rabia Mushtaq, Samia Bisharat, Elspeth Fowler
Match details:
Day – May 25, 2025
Time – 1:45 PM IST
Venue – Simar Cricket Ground, Italy
Broadcast – The game will be live streamed on the FanCode app and website.
